Summer Intern, Bioassays
About The Position
The Pharmacovigilance Systems Intern will support discovery research at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by contributing to laboratory projects that strengthen experimental capabilities and support program progress. This internship offers hands-on experience working with biological assays, data analysis, and scientific collaboration in a research environment. The intern will work alongside experienced scientists and gain exposure to laboratory workflows that help advance understanding of RNA biology. This is an 11-week Summer Internship Program paying $26.00/hour and requires full-time, on-site work five days per week.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student in an accredited university Master’s degree program in Biology or a related field.
- Familiarity with RNA-related techniques.
- Hands-on experience with biological laboratory techniques.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting in group settings.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with RNA isolation techniques.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
- Strong interest in RNA biology, assay development, or discovery research.
- Attention to detail and enthusiasm for learning new experimental approaches.
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of the scientific background and workflow for RNA isolation assays and related experimental approaches.
- Under supervision, establish and optimize assay parameters and conditions for isolating RNA from specific cellular compartments.
- Perform experimental readouts using multiple methods to confirm assay performance and results.
- Analyze experimental data and organize results using appropriate analytical tools.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized experimental records.
- Communicate findings and present results to the project team during meetings.
- Collaborate with scientists to support continued assay refinement and project progression.
Benefits
- Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
